Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Early Nikon M Rangefinder Camera and Lenses, no. M609787, with Tokyo Nikkor-H 5cm f/2 collapsible lens and cap, no. 811448; a Tokyo Nikkor-W 3.5cm f/3.5 lens and rear cap, no. 61222; a Tokyo Nikkor-P 8.5cm f/2 lens, with front and rear caps, hood, and case, no. 801131; and a Tokyo Nikkor-Q 13.5cm f/4 lens with front and rear caps, hood, and case.
Note: This is the earliest known model M camera with Nikkor-W 3.5cm lens. The lenses are from the first batch designated for the Nikon I camera, c. 1948/49.
Estimate $25,000-30,000
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TokyoJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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